Paralegal

About the role

The Firm Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our five offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to a better future.

About the role

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our dynamic Medical Negligence team in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, working on complex legal matters within a reputable and growing firm.

Supporting an experienced legal team, this role will offer exposure to a range of client matters and cases. A desire to learn, develop and work as part of a busy and collaborative team will be essential for this role.

This role is suited to a candidate who has completed a law degree, or a qualifying degree with the GDL 1 year conversion course. A passion for medical negligence work is essential.

What this role would include

• With appropriate supervision, providing prospective and existing clients with high quality and proactive legal advice regarding complaints concerning medical treatment and inquests.

• Conducting medical and legal research.

• Assisting with the drafting of statements.

• Requesting and the collation of medical records.

• Drafting, proof reading and editing documents as necessary.

• Attending inquests, court applications and trials.

What we are looking for

While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:

• Excellent administration and organisational skills and demonstrates a high level of client service.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.

• An ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Our commitment to you

At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career development, including:

Professional development: Access to training programmes and a wide range of career development resources.

Health and wellness: Wellness initiatives and mental health support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Financial benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.

Supportive work environment: An inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to contribute and grow.

Work–life balance: Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off to celebrate in your own way, with the option to purchase additional holiday for even greater flexibility.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, inclusive of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, socioeconomic background, caregiving responsibilities, and any other lived experience that makes you uniquely you.